Existentialism Does Not Lend Itself to a Single Definition but Some

question 47

Multiple Choice

Existentialism does not lend itself to a single definition but some of its basic characteristics include all of the following EXCEPT

• A) Religion was not at the foundation of many existentialistic writers.
• B) One becomes less human when committed to a set of rules.
• C) The universe has a pre-set of rules.
• D) Existence is purposeless and absurd and understanding this gives life meaning.
• E) The individual has the potential to become more than he or she actually is.

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Definitions:

Certainty

The state of being absolutely confident or sure about something.

Material Self

The extension of the self into the body, clothes, and possessions.

Possessions

Objects owned by an individual, often holding personal value or significance.

Moral Center

An individual's internal ethical framework that guides their beliefs, values, and actions.